How Starr County is now competing with 150 rural Texas hospitals for federal grants
Starr County Memorial Hospital is just one of many rural hospitals in Texas now vying for federal government support in... Read more »
Economic Trends
Reynosa’s home team returns to professional baseball after almost a decade
Fans have one more chance to see the Mexican Pacific League’s Venados de Mazatlán face Reynosa’s selection team Sunday.... Read more »
Mexico bans import of used tires
The move is expected to raise prices for businesses and consumers along Mexico’s northern border.... Read more »
ICE raid at McAllen warehouse raises concerns about local workforce, leaves families in limbo
Advocates warn raids will worsen staffing shortages and disrupt the Valley’s cross-border economy.... Read more »
Developing: ICE raid reported at McAllen warehouse
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents appear to have detained workers at the Tres Dimensiones Ropa Usada on Thursday morning. ... Read more »
Hundreds flock to the first IKEA in the Rio Grande Valley, Pharr leaders push for bigger store
IKEA is experimenting with a small scale store in the Rio Grande Valley, the first for the Swedish retailer.... Read more »
Cameron County set to acquire B&M Bridge, adding fourth international crossing to its network
Officials say the move strengthens oversight of binational commerce as the county pursues major upgrades and new permits along the... Read more »
South Texas’ shuttered sugar mill now part of $1 billion plan to revive U.S. cane industry
The project could bring more than 130 Valley sugar farms back into production, restore jobs, and strengthen the region’s agricultural... Read more »
South Texas ranchers brace as flesh-eating screwworm advances toward border, threatening cattle herds
A confirmed case in northern Mexico raises alarms in the Rio Grande Valley, where millions in cattle investments — and... Read more »
Crossing into the U.S. just got more expensive for many travelers going beyond the border zone
The paperwork fee for travel beyond the Rio Grande Valley increased 400% today at land crossings.... Read more »
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